CRNA salary in South Dakota
CRNAs in South Dakota earned a mean of $249,720 a year in May 2025, $1,400 above the national mean. That ranks South Dakota 26 of 44 states with published data.
$249,720mean annual pay
$120.06mean hourly
$263,930median pay
400CRNAs employed
Pay range in South Dakota
The middle of the market sits around the median. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $194,200 and the top 10% earn over $287,650.
Metro areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Mean annual | CRNAs employed |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $252,940 | 230 |
Compare nearby states
| State | Mean annual |
|---|---|
| Iowa | $253,510 |
| Kansas | $206,320 |
| Minnesota | $259,210 |
| Missouri | $271,780 |
| Nebraska | $255,610 |
| North Dakota | $248,580 |
Working as a CRNA in South Dakota
- South Dakota has opted out of Medicare's physician supervision rule, which affects how CRNAs can practice in hospitals. Learn more.
- South Dakota has 2 accredited CRNA programs. See CRNA schools in South Dakota.
- To work in South Dakota you need a South Dakota APRN license (or the state's equivalent) and NBCRNA certification. South Dakota Board of Nursing.
BLS counts employees only, so independent contractors and practice owners are not included, and pay packages also differ in call, benefits and bonuses. See starting salaries and 1099 pay.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Number 26 of 44. Each grey dot is one state; hover for names.
Bars run from the 10th percentile to the 90th percentile; the dark mark is the median.